Corporate Overview & Responsible Managers
Defender AM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vertua Limited, the NSX listed company, which focuses on property and professional services. Its platform allows specialist managers to focus on the active management of the underlying assets. Defender looks after the licensing and compliance aspect of fund administration.
Asset Management
Defender AM, a specialist asset management platform, provides investment managers and their Authorised Representatives with a robust risk management and compliance platform, that allows them to focus their efforts on delivering value to their investors.
Advice
Defender AM provides services to a number of best in class managers, including third party Governance and product issuance.
Authorised Representative
Defender AM is an Australian Financial Service Licensee for wholesale investors, employing best policies and practice procedures for its clients.
Responsible Managers
James Manning
Director | Responsible Manager
B.Bus (Accounting) M.Bus (Finance) FAICD MNIA
James is a responsible manager for Defender AM. His role includes overseeing compliance and management of the various funds.
Aside from his role with Defender AM, James is the Managing Director of Vertua Limited, a NSX listed company and he is the CEO and Founder of Mawson Infrastructure, a global leading – edge digital asset infrastructure company.
Olga is RG146 compliant specialist. In addition to her role with Defender AM, Olga is the COO at Vertua Limited, a NSX listed investment company.
Kathleen Howell
Director | Responsible Manager
B.BUSINESS, B.SC (PSYCHOLOGY)
Kathleen brings a strong people and management background with more than 10 years of management experience across a number of industries including hospitality, health and professional services. Kathleen is also the Head of People and Culture at Vertua Limited and has completed her AICD Company Secretary Course.
Tim is a responsible manager for Defender AM. His role includes overseeing compliance and management of various funds.
Tim has over 10 years experience across multiple industries including corporate finance, asset management and operational management.
When not working on Defender AM, Tim is also Chief Corporate Officer for Mawson Infrastructure Group Inc (NASDAQ: MIGI)
Martin Rogers
Responsible Manager
B. Eng(Chemical), B. Sc(Computer)
Martin is a responsible manager for Defender AM. His role includes overseeing
compliance and management of various funds.
A seasoned ESVCLP fund manager, Martin Rogers has spent decades in investment markets. He is an experienced entrepreneur and investor in all aspects of deal origination, due diligence, operations management and financial execution.